Iain Ballamy - saxophones, electronics

Thomas Strønen - drums, percussion, electronics

with guests....

Since their first concert at Molde in 1998 this groundbreaking group has toured and recorded internationally creating thought provoking improvised and textural music of great depth and beauty.

Originally a quartet including trumpeter Arve Henriksen and bassist Mats Eilertsen, Food has now reduced to its core and founder members Ballamy and Strønen whose concept is to invite like-minded musicians to join them and engage with their contemporary and forward thinking approach to creating music, using sound space texture and contrast to create ever-changing moods and environments for true improvisation.

By combining acoustic elements including bells, blocks, gongs and lyrical saxophone, the music is enhanced and tempered with live sampling and drums creating moods which range from minimalist to very turbulent.

Food has released seven albums, most recently “Mercurial Balm” for the ECM label. ECM also released 'Quiet Inlet' in 2010.

Food has performed at numerous festivals and venues. Commissioned pieces include the chamber work “Gold Acre” for the BBC radio 3 featuring Arve Henriksen as soloist with the London Sinfonietta, which premiered at Kings Place, London.